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Alesi's family
Alesi
landscapeCountry:
malawi
workOccupation:
Casual labor
faceAge:
52
workCampaign
Malawi Large Transfers
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
264000 MWK ($338 USD)
access_time 3 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I could not afford an iron sheet house
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am happy the way they kept the promise to send the transifer
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I bought building materials
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
271500 MWK ($352 USD)
access_time over 3 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
i was very happy and filled with joy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
i am now sleeping on a mattress unlike the mat i used to sleep on and i now cam afford food.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I have spent the transfer on iron sheets, mattress, kitchen utensils such as food warmers, plates , cups, bricks and bags
 
Enrolled
access_time over 3 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The money will be of great help. Now, i will be able to buy enough food for the family, build a house. I have been lacking farm inputs and this is a chance to buy some. I will also buy some clothes for my household.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Our family is always happy whenever we find food for the day. We always struggle to find food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Food provision has been a problem.